Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Embers

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 0 ratings analysed

Enigma

Demolished

—0 votes

Rank #76,191 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Embers

Al Mu'Attar

—0 votes

Rank #69,497 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Embers takes 1 of 1 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a amber and woody character.
Embers
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Enigma0/1

Embers1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Embers

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EnigmaDemolished

EmbersAl Mu'Attar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

smoky74%

leather65%

balsamic56%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

leather69%

oud61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-40 mins

Balsamic NotesResinsSpices

Heart3-5 hrs

FrankincenseSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

Base8-12+ hrs

LeatherAmberSmoke

Top

OreganoSpices

Heart

FrankincenseResins

Base

SandalwoodLeatherOud

InformationalShared notesResins, Spices, Frankincense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Enigma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day19

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 20%Work 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmbersHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma by Demolished is an intense oriental woody fragrance that leans hard into brooding resins, frankincense, and dark leather. The initial blast releases an oily sheen on skin alongside sharp spices and sticky tree sap before calming down into warm cedar and smoky sandalwood. Tonka bean introduces a hint of roasted…

Reviews →

Embers by Al Mu'Attar is a dark, smoky incense scent with a sharp, herbal kick up top. Oregano and spices lead quickly into frankincense and glowing resins, then settle into a dense base of oud, leather, and sandalwood. If you like bold amber, incense, and leather-oud styles, this is built for you. If you prefer airy …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Enigma and Embers smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Resins, Spices, Frankincense and Sandalwood.

Is Enigma or Embers better for summer or winter?

Enigma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Embers?

Enigma has top notes of Balsamic Notes, Resins and Spices, heart notes of Frankincense, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Cedar, a base of Leather, Amber and Smoke. Embers has top notes of Oregano and Spices, heart notes of Frankincense and Resins, a base of Sandalwood, Leather and Oud.